Richland, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Colfax County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
68 Population 324/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $24,399 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $246,957 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Richland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates41.4369°N, 97.2149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyColfax County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 25.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.65"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience15.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 123 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 40 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 118 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 145 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

665 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 313 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 62 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 58 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 82 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 33 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 90 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 90 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 100 km 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 54 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 58 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 100 km 4
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in

Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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